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Intermediate Gym Recovery Cardio & Fat Burn

27 min
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4 exercises

Time to ease it down — but still burn! This intermediate gym active recovery cardio session is a 7-minute steady run followed by a light bike ride to ease you into the weekend. Great for endurance maintenance, fat burn, and active recovery.

Spend 3 minutes walking at a slightly-faster-than-usual pace.
0:30 rest
Run for 7 minutes at a \'cruising pace\'. No records are to be set today.
0:30 rest
An easy 12-minute ride at a jolly pace.
0:30 rest
A cool-down walk, then you\'re all set!

About this workout

Intermediate Gym Recovery Cardio & Fat Burn is a free 27 min workout plan with 4 illustrated exercises for your cardio and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

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Workout details

  • Duration: 27 min
  • Exercises: 4
  • Training focus: Cardio and legs
  • Equipment: Full gym
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

You'll need full gym for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.

How long does the Intermediate Gym Recovery Cardio & Fat Burn take?

The full workout takes about 27 minutes, covering 4 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.

Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?

This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your calves, hamstrings, quadriceps. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.

How often should I do this workout?

For increase endurance, lose fat, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.

Can I download or save this workout?

Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.

Intermediate Gym Recovery Cardio & Fat Burn
27 min
 · 
4 exercises
Time to ease it down — but still burn! This intermediate gym active recovery cardio session is a 7-minute steady run followed by a light bike ride to ease you into the weekend. Great for endurance maintenance, fat burn, and active recovery.
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Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
3 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Spend 3 minutes walking at a slightly-faster-than-usual pace.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. After following a thorough warm-up session, stand tall on a walkway, treadmill, or other walkable area. Make sure that your chest is up, core is braced, shoulders are back, and gaze is straight ahead.
  2. Begin by placing your left foot forward then shifting your hips to move the right leg forward. Continue this back and forth motion at a pace that is ideal for you.
  3. You may also want to include small weights or a grip strengthener during your walks. Remember to maintain perfect form throughout the walk. Avoid slouching.
Rest
0:00
next up
Cardio – Running / Treadmill
Next
Cardio – Running / Treadmill
Cardio – Running / Treadmill exercise illustration
7 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Run for 7 minutes at a \'cruising pace\'. No records are to be set today.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Rest
0:00
next up
Stationary Bike
Next
Stationary Bike
Stationary Bike exercise illustration
12 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
An easy 12-minute ride at a jolly pace.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Rest
0:00
next up
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Next
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
3 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
A cool-down walk, then you\'re all set!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. After following a thorough warm-up session, stand tall on a walkway, treadmill, or other walkable area. Make sure that your chest is up, core is braced, shoulders are back, and gaze is straight ahead.
  2. Begin by placing your left foot forward then shifting your hips to move the right leg forward. Continue this back and forth motion at a pace that is ideal for you.
  3. You may also want to include small weights or a grip strengthener during your walks. Remember to maintain perfect form throughout the walk. Avoid slouching.
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